Research on Modern Chinese Measure Words

Author: He Jie
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Publish Date: 2000-09-01
Features: This book is a specialized study on Chinese measure words. Based on a substantial corpus of data, the author analyzes five aspects: the classification of measure word subcategories, examining the relationship between grammatical forms and semantics through the distribution of measure words, investigating the usage of measure words based on their semantic expression, and studying the formation and meaning variation of measure words by combining diachronic and synchronic perspectives. The book conducts an in-depth and meticulous research on measure words, striving to uncover patterns. For long-standing controversial issues, it offers new interpretations; for overlooked phenomena, it explores new insights and proposes theoretical explanations.